Current Time in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo is on India Standard Time – IST (UTC+5:30) right now. Colombo does not observe daylight saving time.
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· Colombo
Asia/Colombo
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Time zone of Colombo
| Time zone | India Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| IANA time zone id | Asia/Colombo |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time difference between Colombo and other cities
| City | Difference | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Los Angeles | 13 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| London | 5 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Paris | 4 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Dubai | 1 hour 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| India | Same time | --:-- |
| Manila | 2 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Tokyo | 3 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Sydney | 5 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Toronto | 10 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
Daylight saving time in Colombo
Colombo does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+5:30 all year, so conversions never shift.
Colombo time FAQ
What time is it in Colombo right now?
Colombo is on IST (UTC+5:30). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Colombo, updated every second.
What time zone is Colombo in?
Colombo is in India Standard Time, abbreviated IST, UTC+5:30. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Colombo.
Does Colombo observe daylight saving time?
No. Colombo stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Colombo and New York?
New York is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Other cities in Sri Lanka
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.